Princess Promotes John Chernesky to VP

John Chernesky has been promoted to vice president of onboard revenue and production development for Princess Cruises. In this newly created position, Chernesky supervises day-to-day operations and future development of passenger service programs such as the casino, the Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, the shopping program, weddings and the Princess Cruises-branded loyalty credit card.

In his former position as director of onboard revenue, Chernesky implemented several successful projects, including the expansion of the products and services available in Princess Cruise’s spa and fitness centers, the casino VIP program and the establishment of the Lotus Spa and Enclave complex onboard Royal Princess.

Chernesky joined Princess Cruises in 1992 as an administrative coordinator in the company’s Hotel Services Department. In his 21 years at the company, he has served in several different positions, mainly in fleet operations, including a five-year stint as director of passenger programs.